Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport met and transfered to the hotel O/N stay at Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning after breakfast sightseeing tour of Old and New delhi which includes, red fort ,Jama masjid,Raj Ghat,candani Chauwk,Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi which includes stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace,Humayuns tomb,Qutab Minar, O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
After a Breakfast drive to Agra.On arrival check in at hotel.
Late Afternoon we will take you for sightseeing tour of Agra including Taj Mahal. O/n stay at hotel.
Day 04 : Agra - Samode
After breakfast visit the Agra Fort. and drive to Samode enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.On arrival check in at hotel O/N stay at Hotel
Day 05 : Samode - Jaipur
Morning explore the surroundings of Samode villages.
Later drive to Jaipur. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur.visiting the 'Hawa Mahal',the open air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.city palace, Museums eevning free to explore the local market O/N stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.In the after noon enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling bazaars. Jaipur is renowned for textile block printing, blue pottery, carpet weaving, semi-precious stones and local crafts which still thrive from the day of Maharaja Jai Singh's patronage when he designed special areas in the city for the 'bandhanas', the 'cheepas' and the 'meenakari' workers.
O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Udaipur
Morning after breakfast transfer to the Airport or flight Jaipur/Udaipur.On arrival at Udaipur, met at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Morning free in the afternoon cruise on Lake Pichola. Eveing free O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of udaipur magnificent City Palace, the Jagdish temple, and a drive around the other nearby lakes,Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari' and the Folk Art Museum, to view the interesting collection of puppets & paintings.
Afternoon free for own activities and to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. O/N stay at hotel.
Day 09 : Udaipur - Delhi
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport for fight Udaipur/Delhi. On arrival met and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Delhi - Abroad
Transfer from hotel to the airport for flight back home.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Rajasthan Cultural Tour Package
Tour Duration: 15 Nights/ 16 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01 Arrival at Delhi
You will be received at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and transferred to your hotel, where you will receive a warm traditional welcome complete with garlands and a welcome drink. There will be a typical Indian cuisine at dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and then go on a sightseeing tour of Delhi including the mighty Red Fort; the largest mosque of India known as Jama Masjid; memorial of Mahatama Gandhi known as Rajghat; Qutub Minar that was once the highest tower of the world; majestic garden tomb of Humayun; the British-era war memorial and pride of India, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and its Mughal gardens; Parliament's House; shopping and exploring the narrow and busy markets of Chandni Chowk; and finally the sound and light show at Red Fort centering on Mughal Empire in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 Mandawa
In the morning, drive to Mandawa, an interesting village in the Shekhawati region. Check in at the hotel and visit the famous 18th and 19th century Havelis, famous for their beautiful frescoes and paintings.
Day 03 Bikaner
In the morning, drive to Bikaner that will take about 4 hours. Visit the Camel Breeding Farm there, famous for rearing the best riding camels in the world. You can ride on a camel's back and can even taste the camel's milk, know more about how to breed the camels and even know about the demand of camels in the international market. Spend the evening at leisure and overnight stay in the hotel at Bikaner.
Day 04 Bikaner
The sightseeing tour of Bikaner has Junagadh Fort, with 986 m long wall with 37 bastions and 2 gateways and the 16th century Bhand Sagar Jain Temple with its beautiful carvings and pictures of Jain Tirthankars as its highlights. Taste the famous sweets and snacks of Bikaner. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer in the morning that will take about six hours. Spend the evening at leisure or go for shopping in the city market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 06 Jaisalmer
Go on a guided sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. The highlights of the tour are the Jain temples and the museum displaying the robes and artifacts belonging to the royal family inside the Sonar Quila, the beautifully carved Patwon ki haveli, Gadisar Lake, the mesmerizing views of Sam sand dunes at sunset and overnight stay at the tented accommodation in camps.
Day 07 Jodhpur
Leave for Jodhpur after breakfast and enjoy the views of the real desert life such as rural Rajasthani women in their colorful long skirts and long skirts and number of pots balanced on their head and men in colorful turbans tied in different ways to represent their caste and community. In Jodhpur, visit the Mandore gardens and Umaid Bhawan Palace, which is still serving as the private residence of the royal family of Jodhpur. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Kumbhalgarh
Drive to Kumbalgarh for about five hours and check in at the hotel. Visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort that has yet been invincible due to its vicious topography and houses a number of temples, palaces, gardens and water-storage facilities.
In the evening, drive to Ranakpur, where you will check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09 Ranakpur/Udaipur
Ranakpur has a beautiful marble Jain temple complex that you visit in the morning. The main shrine is dedicated to Adinath and has 1444 columns. The other temples in the premises include the famous Sun Temple. Later, drive to Udaipur and see the local methods of farming and irrigation on the way. Check in at the hotel for overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 10 Udaipur
Go on a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The highlights will be the City Palace with the famous peacock square, the School of Miniature Paintings and the temples of Nagada and Eklingji in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 Kota
Drive to Kotah in the morning. Kota, situated on the banks of Chambal River, has a rich historical past with palaces and temples and modern industrial town with chemical and other industries. Visit the Rao Madho Singh Museum, Jagmandir, City Palace and Fort at Kota. Overnight stay at hotel in Kota.
Day 12 Bundi/Ranthambore
Drive to Ranthambhore visiting Bundi enroute. 36 km from Kota, Bundi was once ruled by Hada Chauhans and has some beautiful architectural evidences of Rajput rule such as shrines, carved brackets and pillars in its fort that houses several monuments such as Diwan-e-aam, Hathi Pol and Naubat Khana. Check in at the hotel at Sawai Madhopur near Ranthambore for overnight stay.
Day 13 Ranthambore/Jaipur
Go on a jeep safari in Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for housing the largest population of tigers in India in their natural habitat, in the morning as an adventure trip. Other wild species that you can spot here are monkeys, langurs, alligators, Sambars and a variety of birds.
In the evening, drive to Jaipur, where you will check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14 Jaipur
Go on an excursion trip to Amber Fort in the morning, where ou will also enjoy the royal elephant ride. The highlights of the fort are its several palace complexes, a royal museum, 17th century Shish Mahal that presents a delectable fusion of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, Diwan-e-Aam and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 Jaipur
After the breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur, the Pink City. See the 18th century astronomical observatory called Jantar Mantar, the elegant City Palace, which serves as the private residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and houses a heritage hotel and a royal museum with a rich collection of royal paintings, costumes, jewelry, arms and ammunitions. Evening is at your leisure or you can go for exploring the markets of Jaipur to find the famed tie-and-dye apparels, paintings, blue enameled pottery and jewels. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16 Delhi
After a mouth-watering heavy breakfast, drive back to Delhi, where you will be transferred to the airport to catch flight for onward destination.
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01 Arrival at Delhi
You will be received at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and transferred to your hotel, where you will receive a warm traditional welcome complete with garlands and a welcome drink. There will be a typical Indian cuisine at dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and then go on a sightseeing tour of Delhi including the mighty Red Fort; the largest mosque of India known as Jama Masjid; memorial of Mahatama Gandhi known as Rajghat; Qutub Minar that was once the highest tower of the world; majestic garden tomb of Humayun; the British-era war memorial and pride of India, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and its Mughal gardens; Parliament's House; shopping and exploring the narrow and busy markets of Chandni Chowk; and finally the sound and light show at Red Fort centering on Mughal Empire in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 Mandawa
In the morning, drive to Mandawa, an interesting village in the Shekhawati region. Check in at the hotel and visit the famous 18th and 19th century Havelis, famous for their beautiful frescoes and paintings.
Day 03 Bikaner
In the morning, drive to Bikaner that will take about 4 hours. Visit the Camel Breeding Farm there, famous for rearing the best riding camels in the world. You can ride on a camel's back and can even taste the camel's milk, know more about how to breed the camels and even know about the demand of camels in the international market. Spend the evening at leisure and overnight stay in the hotel at Bikaner.
Day 04 Bikaner
The sightseeing tour of Bikaner has Junagadh Fort, with 986 m long wall with 37 bastions and 2 gateways and the 16th century Bhand Sagar Jain Temple with its beautiful carvings and pictures of Jain Tirthankars as its highlights. Taste the famous sweets and snacks of Bikaner. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer in the morning that will take about six hours. Spend the evening at leisure or go for shopping in the city market. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 06 Jaisalmer
Go on a guided sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. The highlights of the tour are the Jain temples and the museum displaying the robes and artifacts belonging to the royal family inside the Sonar Quila, the beautifully carved Patwon ki haveli, Gadisar Lake, the mesmerizing views of Sam sand dunes at sunset and overnight stay at the tented accommodation in camps.
Day 07 Jodhpur
Leave for Jodhpur after breakfast and enjoy the views of the real desert life such as rural Rajasthani women in their colorful long skirts and long skirts and number of pots balanced on their head and men in colorful turbans tied in different ways to represent their caste and community. In Jodhpur, visit the Mandore gardens and Umaid Bhawan Palace, which is still serving as the private residence of the royal family of Jodhpur. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Kumbhalgarh
Drive to Kumbalgarh for about five hours and check in at the hotel. Visit the Kumbhalgarh Fort that has yet been invincible due to its vicious topography and houses a number of temples, palaces, gardens and water-storage facilities.
In the evening, drive to Ranakpur, where you will check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09 Ranakpur/Udaipur
Ranakpur has a beautiful marble Jain temple complex that you visit in the morning. The main shrine is dedicated to Adinath and has 1444 columns. The other temples in the premises include the famous Sun Temple. Later, drive to Udaipur and see the local methods of farming and irrigation on the way. Check in at the hotel for overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 10 Udaipur
Go on a sightseeing tour of Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The highlights will be the City Palace with the famous peacock square, the School of Miniature Paintings and the temples of Nagada and Eklingji in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 Kota
Drive to Kotah in the morning. Kota, situated on the banks of Chambal River, has a rich historical past with palaces and temples and modern industrial town with chemical and other industries. Visit the Rao Madho Singh Museum, Jagmandir, City Palace and Fort at Kota. Overnight stay at hotel in Kota.
Day 12 Bundi/Ranthambore
Drive to Ranthambhore visiting Bundi enroute. 36 km from Kota, Bundi was once ruled by Hada Chauhans and has some beautiful architectural evidences of Rajput rule such as shrines, carved brackets and pillars in its fort that houses several monuments such as Diwan-e-aam, Hathi Pol and Naubat Khana. Check in at the hotel at Sawai Madhopur near Ranthambore for overnight stay.
Day 13 Ranthambore/Jaipur
Go on a jeep safari in Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for housing the largest population of tigers in India in their natural habitat, in the morning as an adventure trip. Other wild species that you can spot here are monkeys, langurs, alligators, Sambars and a variety of birds.
In the evening, drive to Jaipur, where you will check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14 Jaipur
Go on an excursion trip to Amber Fort in the morning, where ou will also enjoy the royal elephant ride. The highlights of the fort are its several palace complexes, a royal museum, 17th century Shish Mahal that presents a delectable fusion of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, Diwan-e-Aam and Maharaja Man Singh's Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 Jaipur
After the breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur, the Pink City. See the 18th century astronomical observatory called Jantar Mantar, the elegant City Palace, which serves as the private residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and houses a heritage hotel and a royal museum with a rich collection of royal paintings, costumes, jewelry, arms and ammunitions. Evening is at your leisure or you can go for exploring the markets of Jaipur to find the famed tie-and-dye apparels, paintings, blue enameled pottery and jewels. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16 Delhi
After a mouth-watering heavy breakfast, drive back to Delhi, where you will be transferred to the airport to catch flight for onward destination.
Languages Of Rajasthan
The primarily spoken language of Rajasthan is Hindi. However, when the state of Rajasthan was founded, a number of princely states were merged. This led to the emergence of different dialects in the local languages of Rajasthan.
The four main dialects of Rajasthani language are:
Marwari
The Marwari dialect is mainly spoken in the western Rajasthan. In fact, Marwari is the most widely spoken dialect in Rajasthan.
Jaipuri/Dhundhari
In the east and southeast regions of Rajasthan, the Jaipuri dialect is spoken. Also known as Dhundhari, this dialect forms is spoken by the maximum number of Rajasthanis, after Marwari.
Malvi/Malwi
The people of the southeast region speak in the Malvi (Malwi) dialect, apart from Jaipuri. This dialect covers the Malwa tract i.e., Indore, Bhopal, Mandsor and the Ujjain area.
Mewati
In Alwar and the surrounding region, Mewati dialect is heavily used. It is somewhat like the Braj bhasha spoken in Bharatpur district.
Apart from these major dialects, a number of other dialects are also spoken in Rajasthan. Some of these are Harauti, Kishangarhi and so on. However, English is also widely understood in Rajasthan. You also get guides and translators in Rajasthan speaking foreign languages like German, French, Chinese, Japanese, etc.
The four main dialects of Rajasthani language are:
Marwari
The Marwari dialect is mainly spoken in the western Rajasthan. In fact, Marwari is the most widely spoken dialect in Rajasthan.
Jaipuri/Dhundhari
In the east and southeast regions of Rajasthan, the Jaipuri dialect is spoken. Also known as Dhundhari, this dialect forms is spoken by the maximum number of Rajasthanis, after Marwari.
Malvi/Malwi
The people of the southeast region speak in the Malvi (Malwi) dialect, apart from Jaipuri. This dialect covers the Malwa tract i.e., Indore, Bhopal, Mandsor and the Ujjain area.
Mewati
In Alwar and the surrounding region, Mewati dialect is heavily used. It is somewhat like the Braj bhasha spoken in Bharatpur district.
Apart from these major dialects, a number of other dialects are also spoken in Rajasthan. Some of these are Harauti, Kishangarhi and so on. However, English is also widely understood in Rajasthan. You also get guides and translators in Rajasthan speaking foreign languages like German, French, Chinese, Japanese, etc.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Classical Rajasthan Travel Package
Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Udaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Tour Highlights : Travel to Classical Rajasthan Tour that gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate. Agra visit for Taj mahal Tour, Jaipur Tour visiting Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar with Tour to Pushkar and Fatehpur Sikri. This Tour package have been designed for 09 Days and 08 Nights, that covers Tour to Delhi, Udaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri And Agra.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House, also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Udaipur
After breakfast proceed further to reach Udaipur by Road. Arrival at Udaipur check in the Hotel in late evening to relax and enjoying dinner of Indian food. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 04 : Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Udaipur is so called the "Venice of the East". This beautiful city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in the year 1568. Udaipur is full of Udaipur Palaces, Udaipur Temples and Udaipur Havelis that ranging from the modest to the extravagant. Visit the City Palace Museum, it is one of the largest museum in Rajasthan. At this palace complex you will marvel at the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, The Jagdish temple and the local folk museum. Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 05 : Udaipur - Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur
Today cross the entire stretch of Mewar to reach the most holy city of Pushkar and Ajmer by Road.
Pushkar happens to be the holiest place according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the godess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we visit the only Brahma temple of the world before intermingling with the local colours in the local bazaar. Pushkar is the world famous for its cattle fair held each year in the month of October & November. Further proceed towards Ajmer. Ajmer is about at a distance of only far from the Pushkar City.
Ajmer is the pious city for the Muslims. Surprisingly both the cities are at distance having the religious importance of their own with two religion i.e. Hindu and Muslim. Visit the Ajmer Durgah Sharif built in fond remembrance of Khwaja Muin-ud-Din-Chisti, where the Muslim pilgrims from all over India throng during the festival times. Later visit Mughal emperor Akbar’s Palace where his son Jehangir received Sir Thomas Roe to grant him the permission of trade to East India Company with India, that changed the history of India completely and slowly and steadily, India became colony of the British Empire. Continue towards Jaipur and reach by late evening and check into the Hotel in Jaipur. Overnight will be at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 06 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort experiencing the taste of erstwhile Maharajas by ascending the Fort on Elephants back. Afternoon tour of city visiting City palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) drive pass by Pink City. Overnight will be at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Leave the Pink City after breakfast and reach Fatehpur Sikri by early afternoon. Visit this abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar after his Hindu wife bore him the long awaited son who was born after the renowned sufi saint Salim Chisti blessed Jodhabai Akbar’s Hindu wife with a son. Also visit Jodhabai’s palace, the biggest palace in Fatehpur Sikri even bigger than the emperor’s palace himself as this was the queen who bore him his heir to the throne.
Continue towards Agra and reach Agra by early evening. Relax at your hotel or go to the local bazaar to see the lifestyle of the people. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 08 : Agra
Morning tour of Agra. Visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 09 Agra - Delhi
After breakfast proceed further to reach Delhi by Road. Arrival at Delhi, check in the Hotel to relax. Late evening get ready for a farewell dinner party and after you will be driven back to Delhi Airport or The Delhi Railway Station to reach to your home destination.
Destination Covered : Delhi - Udaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Tour Highlights : Travel to Classical Rajasthan Tour that gives you a Delhi Tour to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, India gate. Agra visit for Taj mahal Tour, Jaipur Tour visiting Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar with Tour to Pushkar and Fatehpur Sikri. This Tour package have been designed for 09 Days and 08 Nights, that covers Tour to Delhi, Udaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri And Agra.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at the Delhi Airport or The Railway Station, you will be received by our representative and escorted to the hotel. Check in at Hotel and relax. Later in the afternoon proceed for a half-day city tour of Delhi. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House, also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Udaipur
After breakfast proceed further to reach Udaipur by Road. Arrival at Udaipur check in the Hotel in late evening to relax and enjoying dinner of Indian food. Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 04 : Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Udaipur is so called the "Venice of the East". This beautiful city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in the year 1568. Udaipur is full of Udaipur Palaces, Udaipur Temples and Udaipur Havelis that ranging from the modest to the extravagant. Visit the City Palace Museum, it is one of the largest museum in Rajasthan. At this palace complex you will marvel at the rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows, inlaid marble balconies and the peacock courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari gardens, The Jagdish temple and the local folk museum. Overnight at Hotel in Udaipur.
Day 05 : Udaipur - Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur
Today cross the entire stretch of Mewar to reach the most holy city of Pushkar and Ajmer by Road.
Pushkar happens to be the holiest place according to the Hindus as it is considered that Lord Brahma (the Creator) and his wife Saraswati (the godess of learning and music) performed a ritual in the lake. Here we visit the only Brahma temple of the world before intermingling with the local colours in the local bazaar. Pushkar is the world famous for its cattle fair held each year in the month of October & November. Further proceed towards Ajmer. Ajmer is about at a distance of only far from the Pushkar City.
Ajmer is the pious city for the Muslims. Surprisingly both the cities are at distance having the religious importance of their own with two religion i.e. Hindu and Muslim. Visit the Ajmer Durgah Sharif built in fond remembrance of Khwaja Muin-ud-Din-Chisti, where the Muslim pilgrims from all over India throng during the festival times. Later visit Mughal emperor Akbar’s Palace where his son Jehangir received Sir Thomas Roe to grant him the permission of trade to East India Company with India, that changed the history of India completely and slowly and steadily, India became colony of the British Empire. Continue towards Jaipur and reach by late evening and check into the Hotel in Jaipur. Overnight will be at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 06 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort experiencing the taste of erstwhile Maharajas by ascending the Fort on Elephants back. Afternoon tour of city visiting City palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) drive pass by Pink City. Overnight will be at Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 07 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Leave the Pink City after breakfast and reach Fatehpur Sikri by early afternoon. Visit this abandoned city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the second half of the 16th century. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar after his Hindu wife bore him the long awaited son who was born after the renowned sufi saint Salim Chisti blessed Jodhabai Akbar’s Hindu wife with a son. Also visit Jodhabai’s palace, the biggest palace in Fatehpur Sikri even bigger than the emperor’s palace himself as this was the queen who bore him his heir to the throne.
Continue towards Agra and reach Agra by early evening. Relax at your hotel or go to the local bazaar to see the lifestyle of the people. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 08 : Agra
Morning tour of Agra. Visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 09 Agra - Delhi
After breakfast proceed further to reach Delhi by Road. Arrival at Delhi, check in the Hotel to relax. Late evening get ready for a farewell dinner party and after you will be driven back to Delhi Airport or The Delhi Railway Station to reach to your home destination.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Wildlife Sanctuaries In Rajasthan
Some of the major Wildlife Sanctuaries in Rajasthan are :
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary : Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary and this great waterfowl habitat is one of the finest in the world and was created by a maharaja.
Ranthambore National Park : The rare Indian tigers are seen in Ranthambore National Park.
Sariska Tiger Reserve : Sariska wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Project Tiger. The Sanctuary extends over an area of 800 sq. kms, and has a wide spectrum and rich population of wildlife.
Gir National Park : Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary comprises 1412 sq km of deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills.
Mount Abu Sanctuary : The highest point of Aravalis, the Guru Shikhar, lies in this 289 sq km sanctuary. Established in 1960,this provides shelter to the common langaur, wild boar, sambhar and leopard.
Desert National Sanctuary : The Desert National Park is located at a distance of 40kms. from Jaisalmer and exemplifies the unusual ecological biodiversity of the renowned Thar desert.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park : Keoladeo National Park, situated in the state of Rajasthan in India is a former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan.
Darrah National Park : An erstwhile royal hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kota, it is a thickly forested sanctuary lying along the southeastern border of Kota. This hilly sanctuary with thick forests is worth a visit.
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur : Located beside the man-made Jaisamand lake is this sanctuary established in 1957, this sanctuary is covers a total area of 160 sq km. and harbours sloth bear, leopard, chital, chinkara, wild boar and a number of birds.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary : Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary and this great waterfowl habitat is one of the finest in the world and was created by a maharaja.
Ranthambore National Park : The rare Indian tigers are seen in Ranthambore National Park.
Sariska Tiger Reserve : Sariska wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Project Tiger. The Sanctuary extends over an area of 800 sq. kms, and has a wide spectrum and rich population of wildlife.
Gir National Park : Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary comprises 1412 sq km of deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen flora, acacia, scrub jungle, grasslands and rocky hills.
Mount Abu Sanctuary : The highest point of Aravalis, the Guru Shikhar, lies in this 289 sq km sanctuary. Established in 1960,this provides shelter to the common langaur, wild boar, sambhar and leopard.
Desert National Sanctuary : The Desert National Park is located at a distance of 40kms. from Jaisalmer and exemplifies the unusual ecological biodiversity of the renowned Thar desert.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park : Keoladeo National Park, situated in the state of Rajasthan in India is a former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary is located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan.
Darrah National Park : An erstwhile royal hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kota, it is a thickly forested sanctuary lying along the southeastern border of Kota. This hilly sanctuary with thick forests is worth a visit.
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur : Located beside the man-made Jaisamand lake is this sanctuary established in 1957, this sanctuary is covers a total area of 160 sq km. and harbours sloth bear, leopard, chital, chinkara, wild boar and a number of birds.
Travel To Jaipur India
The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Today, every home within the city is obliged by law to maintain its facade. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".
Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world, symbolising the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. Jaipur is a royal city & this is its most noticeable aspect, small buildings & festivals testify it.
Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world.
Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Initially his capital was Amber, which lies at a distance of 11kms from Jaipur. He felt the need of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the lay out of Jaipur.
After several battles with Marathas, Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the city. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city. Being, a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma.
Fair & Fastival in Jaipur :
Makar Sankranti :
The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.
Gangaur :
Young girls and newly married women praying for their loved one or husband respectively, offer prayers to Goddess Parvati in spring (March-April). A colourful procession follows the silver and gold palanquins of Goddess Parvati brought out from the City Palace. Ghever, the traditional sweet associated with this festival is prepared all over in Jaipur city.
Elephant Festival :
This festival is held on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, at the Chaughan stadium. Beautifully decorated and caparisoned elephants assemble to participate in the royal procession. Elephant polo, Elephant race, Elephant tug-of-war with a few tourist and holi on elephant back are some of the exciting events.
Teej Festival :
To celebrate the advent of the monsoon, girls and young women dressed in colourful leharia sarees or costumes, sing songs and offer puja to goddess parvati, and pray for conjugal bliss and happiness. An elaborate procession comes out of the City Palace for two consecutive days. Villagers come to watch it in large numbers and buy knick-knacks from the stalls on the footpaths of the main bazars.
Dussehra Festival :
Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil.
Diwali Festival or Deepawali Festival :
Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Shopping in Jaipur :
The builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of hadicarfts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad. An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main Shopping markets in Jaipur are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar, Raja Park, Ganpati Plaza and M.I. Raod. Shops specialising in Jaipur precious and semi precious stones, Jaipur ornaments and Jaipur silver jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stone, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds.
Tourist Places in Jaipur :
Hawa Mahal :
Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur's major tourist attractions. Shaped like a pyramid, this five-storeyed palace is also known as the Palace of Winds. Consisting of arched roofs and small windows, the Hawa Mahal has become the biggest landmark in the city.
Jaigarh Fort :
Known as the Fort of Victory, Jaigarh Fort is the most imposing tourist attraction in Jaipur. At a distance of about 15 kilometers from the city, perched in the midst of thorny hills, the Jaigarh Fort offers a panoramic view of the city below.The fort houses the world's largest cannon on wheels. Known as Jaivana, it was built in 1720. It is believed, out of the three underground tanks in the fort, one could store up to 60,00,000 gallons of water. The museum and armory inside Jaigarh Fort are must-sees.
Nahargarh Fort :
Built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh, the Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort, was meant to bolster the defense of Amer. This tourist attraction in Jaipur offers an incredible view of the Man Sagar Lake.
Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Also known as the Birla Mandir Temple, the Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the religious tourist attractions of Jaipur. Beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses adorn the temple, Birla Laxmi Narain Temple looks amazing in the night.
Rambagh Palace :
This palace was built in 1835 by the Queen of Jaipur. In the year 1972, the Rambagh Palace was converted into a heritage hotel and is now one of the premier attractions on your Rajputana Splendour itinerary.
Amber Fort :
Jaipur Attractions Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort & palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defence that topped his priorities before constructing this fort. The rugged walls of this fort may not look beautiful from outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise and painted scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. Half the fun at Amber Fort is the walk from the road to the fort with majestic views of the surrounding valley. An elephant ride up to the fort is also an unforgettable experience. Not to be missed if you plan to travel to Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar :
Jaipur Attractions This largest stone observatory in the world has a very interesting story behind its construction. Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of five observatories in India including this one, was a great admirer of developments in science and technology, especially astronomy. Before constructing this observatory, he sent his emissaries to all corners to the world, who returned with many manuals of cutting-edge technology including a copy of La Hire's Tables. He built the structures following every detail given in the manual, but at the end, he found to his astonishment that the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than that given by La Hire. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. The Jantar Mantar is not to be missed if you plan to travel in Jaipur.
How to reach Jaipur city :
Jaipur by Air :
Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres.
Jaipur by Rail :
An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.
Jaipur by Road :
A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and others
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